CVE-2020-0520

Name: CVE-2020-0520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-12T20:15:12.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0520 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Path traversal in igdkmd64.sys for Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before versions 15.45.30.5103, 15.40.44.5107, 15.36.38.5117 and 15.33.49.5100 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege or denial of service via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Path traversal in igdkmd64.sys for Intel(R) Graphics Drivers before versions 15.45.30.5103, 15.40.44.5107, 15.36.38.5117 and 15.33.49.5100 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege or denial of service via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.34%

26.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intel	Graphics Driver	>= 15.33, < 15.33.49.5100
Intel	Graphics Driver	>= 15.36, < 15.36.38.5117
Intel	Graphics Driver	>= 15.40, < 15.40.44.5107
Intel	Graphics Driver	>= 15.45, < 15.45.30.5103

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200320-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200320-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00315.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0520?

How severe is CVE-2020-0520?

CVE-2020-0520 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0520?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST